Government Affairs Representative

ALLETE
Bismarck, ND
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Help shape energy policy and advocacy across North Dakota and Montana by building relationships with policymakers, monitoring local, legislative, and regulatory developments, and advancing company positions on issues that matter to our business, customers, and communities.

What You Will Do

Develop and maintain a broad knowledge of local, legislative and regulatory process, develop and maintain working relationships, communicate company positions on issues, and serve as liaison with elected and appointed public officials.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a willingness to work non-traditional hours, and to travel to attend stakeholder meetings, regulatory or legislative proceedings or other events.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Three years or more of experience in local, state, and/or federal government, or a similar level of experience working with the local, state, and/or federal governmental process
  • A valid driver’s license and the responsibility to maintain it
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

  • Incentive Program
  • Retirement Benefits
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Plan
  • Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance, Disability & Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Community Engagement
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